When one have the feeling of fullness or tightness in the abdomen we can say that he has bloated abdomen. The is caused due to excess gas build up in the digestive system. This is often accompanied by excess gas, stomach discomfort or visibly distended stomach. It is a very common digestive issue that can be caused by certain foods , stress or hormonal changes in the body.
Symptoms of Bloating:
- Abdominal pain – their will be cramping and one will always feel pressure in the stomach
- Burping and gas- their will be excessive gas and burping which is highly discomfort.
- Swollen abdomen- the stomach is more likely to expand which is visible.
- Feeling of fullness – one will always feel that his stomach is full whether he is eating only small portion of food.
- Nausea – due to bloating one can feel having nausea at some point.
Causes Of Bloating
- Stress & Anxiety
- Eating habits
- Lifestyle changes
- Hormonal changes
- Constipation
- Eating habits
What one can do to prevent and relieve Bloating:
- Try to identify and cut down the foods that trigger the cause of the problem. The worst offenders include cabbage, cauliflower, beans and spicy foods.
- The eating habits is also a important cause of bloating, one should eat and drink slowly, and always chew the food thoroughly. You can take small meals in a single day.
- If you are increasing intake of high fibre in diet suddenly you may develop bloating. One should reduce the intake and slowly increase the intake.
- Cut down alcohol and carbonated drinks as these helps in bloating.
- Increase the intake of yogurt as it helps in balancing the flora of the gut.
- Stay hydrated means the intake of water should me more as it helps in preventing constipation and helps in digestion.
- Physical exercise is very important, on should do physical activity on regular basis like running, yoga walking etc. It helps in removing the tapped gas in the stomach.
- Managing stress is also very important as it has direct impact with the digestion, so relieving stress is also a important thing to do to get rid of bloating.
- Getting regular and healthy sleep as it helps in proper digestion which can prevent bloating.
- Try to use herbal tea on regular basis as it helps in to get rid of bloating.
There are some over the counter medicine which can help in relieving bloating which is caused by indigestion.
If the the bloating is persistent for a longer time one should always consult the doctor to find the real cause of bloating.
